Prayer Request My mom is in the ICU...

arrowheadnation · 12:30 PM

Some of you may remember back in January I posted that my mom had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Over the past 6+ months, life has been a series of trips to he hospital for chemo, cat scans, and blood transfusions. Due to her declining health and dwindling white blood cell count she and her oncologist agreed to stop doing chemo this past week. I hate admitting defeat but chemo was probably doing more harm than help. After a two day blood transfusion session yesterday and this morning, she came home this afternoon and was in pretty decent spirits. I called home and talked to her and my dad a little bit. About 20 minutes ago, I got a call from my dad saying that my mom was throwing up blood and was in the ICU. I immediately feared the worst but they seem to believe its an ulcer causing the bleeding so I'm going to head home tomorrow after work. Sorry for rambling but sleep is not coming easy so I figured I'd give you all an update and maybe ask for a few more prayers. Growing up I'd often wonder in my mind what it would be like if/when one of my parents were dying...now I'm living it and it's a nightmare.

**Update 8/17 1:25pm**We got pretty awful news this morning. It was not an ulcer. It turns out that her tumor has invaded her stomach. Doctors have basically told us to start preparing for the end. I'm just numb right now. I know I don't really know any of you, but the kind words are very comforting. I'd like to thank each and every one of you.

**Buck** · 08-16-2012, 10:34 PM

Good thoughts headed her way.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 08-16-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

Good thoughts headed her way.

+1

rico · 08-16-2012, 10:34 PM

I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I have often wondered about those same things and dread the day that it presumably becomes a reality. I wish you and your family the best.

**Lumpy** · 08-16-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rico

I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I have often wondered about those same things and dread the day that it presumably becomes a reality. I wish you and your family the best.

This.

I'm truly sorry.

She will be in my thoughts.

Demonpenz · 08-16-2012, 10:35 PM

Pray and be of service. All you can do buddy.

**DaFace** · 08-16-2012, 10:35 PM

Sorry to hear, man. Hang in there, and I hope it ends up being relatively minor.

Frazod · 08-16-2012, 10:35 PM

Best of luck to you.

Frankie · 08-16-2012, 10:40 PM

I'm not going to pretend she will be well, because I know Pancreatic Cancer is one of those 6 month deals. I wish her a lot of comfort and you and your family great strength in these trying times. God bless all of you.

**Buehler445** · 08-16-2012, 10:41 PM

Damn it. I hate to hear of suffering. Stay strong.

I'll pray for you and yours.

All the best

**kysirsoze** · 08-16-2012, 10:42 PM

God bless. Prayers sent.

mikey23545 · 08-16-2012, 10:43 PM

Be strong for her now, Arrowhead, you can do it.

Good thoughts and wishes being sent your way for all.

**chasedude** · 08-16-2012, 10:46 PM

Chin up and stay strong. Just be there for them both.

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-16-2012, 10:59 PM

God bless you and your family y'all are in my prayers man. Be strong.

**Munson** · 08-16-2012, 11:00 PM

Sorry to hear this.

Prayers sent.

08-16-2012, 10:31 PM	Topic Starter
arrowheadnation MONTANA #19 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $3707357	My mom is in the ICU... Some of you may remember back in January I posted that my mom had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Over the past 6+ months, life has been a series of trips to he hospital for chemo, cat scans, and blood transfusions. Due to her declining health and dwindling white blood cell count she and her oncologist agreed to stop doing chemo this past week. I hate admitting defeat but chemo was probably doing more harm than help. After a two day blood transfusion session yesterday and this morning, she came home this afternoon and was in pretty decent spirits. I called home and talked to her and my dad a little bit. About 20 minutes ago, I got a call from my dad saying that my mom was throwing up blood and was in the ICU. I immediately feared the worst but they seem to believe its an ulcer causing the bleeding so I'm going to head home tomorrow after work. Sorry for rambling but sleep is not coming easy so I figured I'd give you all an update and maybe ask for a few more prayers. Growing up I'd often wonder in my mind what it would be like if/when one of my parents were dying...now I'm living it and it's a nightmare. Update 8/17 1:25pmWe got pretty awful news this morning. It was not an ulcer. It turns out that her tumor has invaded her stomach. Doctors have basically told us to start preparing for the end. I'm just numb right now. I know I don't really know any of you, but the kind words are very comforting. I'd like to thank each and every one of you. Last edited by arrowheadnation; 08-17-2012 at 12:30 PM..
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08-16-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5990295	Good thoughts headed her way.
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rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI Casino cash: $2214809	I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I have often wondered about those same things and dread the day that it presumably becomes a reality. I wish you and your family the best.
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08-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#6
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-403864	Pray and be of service. All you can do buddy. __________________
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08-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#7
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1883101	Sorry to hear, man. Hang in there, and I hope it ends up being relatively minor.
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08-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#8
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	Best of luck to you.
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08-16-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	I'm not going to pretend she will be well, because I know Pancreatic Cancer is one of those 6 month deals. I wish her a lot of comfort and you and your family great strength in these trying times. God bless all of you.
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08-16-2012, 10:41 PM	#10
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1595266	Damn it. I hate to hear of suffering. Stay strong. I'll pray for you and yours. All the best
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08-16-2012, 10:42 PM	#11
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $66946	God bless. Prayers sent.
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08-16-2012, 10:43 PM	#12
mikey23545 MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10015321	Be strong for her now, Arrowhead, you can do it. Good thoughts and wishes being sent your way for all.
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08-16-2012, 10:46 PM	#13
chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $9994900	Chin up and stay strong. Just be there for them both.
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08-16-2012, 10:59 PM	#14
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08-16-2012, 11:00 PM	#15
Munson Roy E. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $8169646	Sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.
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